Herbs [Paperback]

Adele Dawson (Author)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: INNER TRADITION; New edition edition (Sep 1 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0892819340
ISBN-13: 978-0892819348
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 526 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #600,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"A classic and masterpiece, like the author herself, Herbs: Partners in Life is eminently useful, practical, and full of wisdom and wit. It holds an honored place on the shelf of almost every herbalist I know."

Making Scents, Winter/Spring 2002

A book with substance written by a true herbalist.

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In 1816 Thomas Greene wrote in his Universal Herbal, "Nature has in this country, as well as in all others, provided in the herbs of its own growth the remedies for the several diseases to which it is most subject." Read the first page

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Amazon.com: 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blessed Gardens loves Dawson's Herbs, Sep 4 2007

By E. Gilbert "www.blessedgardens.com" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Herbs (Paperback)

Adele Dawson's "Herbs: Partners in Life" is a great garden companion. There is much detail on the art of gardening, cooking, and healing with wild plants. It serves itself up as a great read and a source for quick information.

I liked Dawson's voice. She conveyed much reverence--not only for the plants, but for the reader as well. I enjoyed the well-placed historical anecdotes, and came away feeling enriched.

One of my favorite stories centers around the 17th century pastor, Cotton Mather. During his time, if a woman was caught dabbling with herbs, she was accused of witchcraft and often hung or burned at the stake. However, Pastor Mather praised the 'gentlewoman' that kept a closet of 'harmless' herbs. He, himself, encouraged his congregation to chew on the 'Bible leaf' herb, costmary, because it had a stimulant effect and was often the only thing that would keep his listeners awake through his lengthy, and dare I say boring, sermons.

"Herbs: Partners in Life" brims with beautiful and detailed illustrations of each herb and flowering plant. Dawson also provides natural remedies for a spectrum of ailments from high blood pressure to bronchitis, with simple instructions and the occasional song or blessing.

Make "Herbs: Partners in Life" your partner in the garden, and start using wild plants to enhance your quality of life.

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars partners indeed!, Oct 7 2003

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This review is from: Herbs Partners In Life (Paperback)

This book is a classic and referenced in many other great herbal books. Here is the Table of Contents:
Why Should We Use Herbs?
Identification of Herbs
Where to Get Herbs
What Shall We Do With These Herbs?
Herbalists Mentioned in Part II
Salute Spring
Summer: Gourmet Gardening
Autumn: Battening Down
Winter: Season of Tisanes
Armchair Herbalist
The History of Herbs
Honey and Vinegar
Appendix: Alphabetical List of Herbs
Appendix: The Language of Herbalists
Appendix: List of Vitamins and Their Effects
Appendix: Sources of Herb Seed and Plants
Bibliography
It is nice how she breaks up the book into seasons. Her writing style is friendly and wise. You feel like you are sitting in her kitchen and she is transfering much of her knowledge. Very enjoyable.

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